KVT-817DVD - Car stereo KENWOOD - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Car Stereo with DVD Screen
Brand	KENWOOD
Model	KVT-817DVD
Power Supply	12 V DC (car battery)
Output Power	50 W x 4 (max)
Supported Formats	DVD, CD, MP3, WMA, JPEG
Screen	7-inch Color LCD Touchscreen
Tuner	AM/FM
Inputs	Front/Rear AV, rear camera, optical (changer)
Outputs	Front/Rear pre-outs, subwoofer (mono), center, video
Connectivity	Wired remote, steering wheel control compatible
Installation	2 DIN mount, max angle 30°
Safety	Parking brake detection, video cut while driving
Dimensions (approx.)	178 x 100 x 160 mm
Weight (approx.)	1.5 kg
Included Accessories	Remote control, mounting kit, optical cable, wiring harness
Maintenance	Clean with a soft dry cloth
Repairability	Replaceable fuse, reset button

Frequently Asked Questions - KVT-817DVD KENWOOD

How do I reset the device?

Press the reset button with a pen or paperclip. This restores factory settings.

What to do if the screen does not turn on?

Check the power connections: ignition cable (red) to ACC, battery cable (yellow) to permanent +12V, and ground (black) to chassis. Make sure the fuse is not blown.

How to connect a rear view camera?

Connect the camera video cable to the R-CAM V-IN input (yellow). Connect the reverse detection wire to the vehicle's reverse light harness.

Can I watch DVDs while driving?

No, for safety reasons, video playback is disabled when the parking brake is not engaged. Connect the parking brake detection cable (PRK SW) to the parking brake switch.

How to set the date and time?

Access the settings menu via the touchscreen. Look for the Clock or Date option and adjust using the buttons or touch pad.

What file formats are supported?

The device plays DVDs, audio CDs, MP3, WMA, and JPEG. For MP3/WMA files, burn them on CD-R/RW in ISO 9660 mode.

How to install the car stereo in my car?

Follow the procedure: disconnect the battery, connect the cables (ground, battery, ignition), install the mounting sleeve, insert the unit, and reconnect the battery. Make sure the mounting angle does not exceed 30°.

The remote control does not work, what should I do?

Check the remote control battery. Make sure the infrared sensor is not obstructed. If necessary, reset the device.

How to connect an external amplifier?

Use the pre-outs (front, rear, subwoofer) with RCA cables. Connect the EXT.CONT wire (pink/black) to the amplifier's control terminal.

The device gets hot, is this normal?

A slight heat is normal during operation. If the heat is excessive, ensure the ventilation is not obstructed and the device is not exposed to direct sunlight.

USER MANUAL KVT-817DVD KENWOOD

MANUEL D'INSTALLATION

MONITOR CON RECEPTOR DVD

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Installation Procedure

1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the battery.
2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground, battery, ignition.
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
6. Install the unit in your car.
7. Reconnect the battery.
8. Press the reset button.

WARNING

• If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box.
• Do not cut out the fuse from the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow). The power supply must be connected to the wires via the fuse.

CAUTION

• If the power is not turned ON (or it is ON, but will be OFF immediately), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be checked.
• If your car's ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery wires, the battery may die.
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening.
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren't touching to cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you share the wires or ground them to any metal part in the car.
• When only two speakers are being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). For example, if you connect the connector of the left speaker to a front output terminal, do not connect the connector to a rear output terminal.
  • After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30^ or less.

Connection

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    A["Monitor unit"] --> B["An Optical cable (Accessory 3) is fixed with a chassis using harness band (Accessory 16). (KVT-817DVD only)"]
    B --> C["For the sake of safety, be sure to connect the parking sensor."]
    C --> D["Connect to the vehicle's parking brake detection switch harness using the supplied relay connector."]
    D --> E["To vehicle's reverse lamp harness"]
    E --> F["To car light control switch"]
    F --> G["Steering remote control input (Light Blue/Yellow)"]
    G --> H["Reversible sensor wire (Pink)"]
    H --> I["Dimmer control wire (Orange/White)"]
    I --> J["ILLUMI"]
    J --> K["REMO.CONT"]
    K --> L["Ignition wire (Red)"]
    L --> M["ACC"]
    M --> N["Battery wire (Yellow)"]
    N --> O["BATT"]
    O --> P["(5A)"]
    P --> Q["Ground wire (Black) ⊖ (To car chassis)"]
    Q --> R["Receiver unit (front side)"]
    R --> S["KENWOOD"]
    S --> T["FM/AM antenna input"]
    T --> U["Antenna Cord"]
    U --> V["Accessory ⑤"]
    V --> W["To Subwoofer system"]
    W --> X["Accessory ⑮ (KVT-817DVD only)"]
    X --> Y["Ground wire (Black) ⊖ (To car chassis)"]
    Y --> Z["Battery wire (Yellow)"]
    Z --> AA["(10A)"]
    AA --> AB["Mute wire (Brown)"]
    AB --> AC["MUTE"]
    AC --> AD["Motor antenna control wire (Blue)"]
    AD --> AE["ANT CONT"]
    AE --> AF["P. CONT"]
    AF --> AG["External amplifier control wire (Pink/Black)"]
    AG --> AH["EXT.CONT"]

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    A["Accessory ③ (KVT-817DVD only)"] -->|Green| B["Receiver unit (rear side)"]
    C["An Optical cable (Accessory ③) is fixed with a chassis using harness band (Accessory ⑥). (KVT-817DVD only)"] --> B
    D["Connection cable (Included in the disc changer)"] --> B
    E["KDOWN3K"] --> B
    F["Utility input (KVT-817DVD only)"] --> B
    G["Connection cable (Included in the Navigation system)"] --> B
    H["TV tuner (Optional)"] --> I["Navigation System (Optional)"]
    J["Accessory ②"] --> K["To front left speaker"]
    L["Connection cable (Included in the TV tuner)"] --> K
    M["White/Black"] --> N["To front left speaker"]
    O["White"] --> N
    P["Gray/Black"] --> Q["To front right speaker"]
    R["Gray"] --> Q
    S["Green/Black"] --> T["To rear left speaker"]
    U["Green"] --> T
    V["Purple/Black"] --> W["To rear right speaker"]
    X["Purple"] --> W
    Y["If you connect the ignition wire (red) and wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), cause a short circuit, that in turn may start. Always connect those wires to the power running through the fuse box."] --> Z["Navigation System (Optional)"]

If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box.

Installation for Monitor Unit

Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).

Installation for Receiver unit

1. Attach the installation brackets ⑩ to the sides of the hideaway unit using the sems bolts ⑧.

1. Use the tapping screw ⑨ to secure the hideaway unit to the audio board.

■ Removing the Hard Rubber Frame (escutcheon)

1. Engage the catch pins on the removal tool ⑦ and remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
2. When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations.

Removal Tool (Accessory ⑦)

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■ Removing the Unit

1. Remove the hard rubber frame by referring to the removal procedure in the section .
2. Remove the Hex-head screw with integral washer (M4 × 8) on the back panel.
3. Insert the two removal tools ⑦ deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
4. Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside.

Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.

1. Pull the unit all the way out with your hands, being careful not to drop it.

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■ Installation on Toyota, Nissan or Mitsubishi Car using Brackets at Holes shown by "●"

■ Installation on Toyota Car using Brackets at Holes shown by "●"

2. Mount the bracket at each side.

3. Bend each end of accessory ⑪ to fix the bracket.

Use a flat-blade screwdriver or pliers, and bend each accessory tab into the hole of installation bracket to fix the bracket.

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Installation of Remote control unit

■ Install the remote control unit holder (Accessory ⑭).

To prevent the Remote control unit from dropping down under your foot, install it using the Remote control unit holder. If the Remote control unit drops down under driving pedals, it will interfere with your driving and may result in a traffic accident.

Accessoires

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Accessoire ①

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